John Coltrane's recording "Giant Steps" introduced a system of chord progressions and chord substitutions that has challenged even the best jazz musicians. The tri-tonic systems (sometimes referred to as "Coltrane Changes") found in the tunes Giant Steps and Countdown is taught in a digestible way thoughout this method. Etudes show how to reharmonize standard ii-V-I changes with Coltrane Changes. The play-along audio will help students practice and master single-note lines over these chords in all 12 keys. Guitarists will appreciate the chord voicing suggestions. A must have for the serious jazz guitarist. Includes access to online audio.
Chapter one: Theory behind the music
Introduction
Chord voicings
chapter two: melodic material
Arpeggio studies
Digital patterns
Coltrane ii-V patterns
Play-along tracks
Etude 1 You Stepped Into Coltrane Changes
Etude 2 Coltrane Blues
Countup assignment
chapter three: giant steps progression
Eight patterns
Giant Steps progression play-along
Etude 3 Real Big Steps
Giant Steps assignment
Coltrane changes over modal vamps
Introduction
Chord voicings
chapter two: melodic material
Arpeggio studies
Digital patterns
Coltrane ii-V patterns
Play-along tracks
Etude 1 You Stepped Into Coltrane Changes
Etude 2 Coltrane Blues
Countup assignment
chapter three: giant steps progression
Eight patterns
Giant Steps progression play-along
Etude 3 Real Big Steps
Giant Steps assignment
Coltrane changes over modal vamps
| Arrangement | Guitar |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Format | Instrumental Tutor |
| Level | 4 |
| NumberOfPages | 32 |
| Media | Downloads, Sheet Music |
| Series | Mel Bay’s Private Lessons |
| Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
| Contributors | Coltrane, John (Artist) Christiansen, Corey (Author) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780786696376 |